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12 minutes ago, N.H. said:

I don't want to complain, but I honestly feel being professionally discriminated against here in the US. Prior to my relocation to the USA 5 years ago, I always felt at the top of my game and ready to change the world (I had won multiple scholarships, awards, got in prestigious programs...). Then I entered the USA on a spousal visa and was barred from working for 5 years. I tried to compensate for the employment gaps by creating hugely successful projects that have helped change the mentality and advance skills of the young generations of my home country. Also, I've written 9 award-winning books that have been used in national high school leaving exams. Still, when I apply for job opportunities in the US now that I've recently obtained a green card, I hardly ever get a response or an invitation for an interview, even though I've previously worked for companies and universities in Europe, Asia, and Canada. That's why I've applied for a master's degree at Harvard, hoping that having a master's degree from the US would help me restart my career. But the rejection letter from Harvard makes me feel completely hopeless. 

Please don't feel hopeless. This admission cycle was not fair game. There was only few spots open and many applications. I have worked at Berkeley Law Admissions and they are just regular folks making a decision. Their decision does not define who you are. Try once again, but this time more schools at once. 

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41 minutes ago, Mokhidil said:

making some money on applications....

They probably only had a few open slots. They made so much money off us. 

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I got a rejection letter, as well to the HEP. Harvard's loss! Either way, I will be applying next year because only the 19k (if lucky) was not enough for me for a year program. I had higher ed experience, great stats, very strong letter of recs and high GPA. I seen there is hardly any Native American Latinx students (as myself) in past year cohorts. I wish they would enrich their cohort. 

Yep, that is a standard rejection letter. Remember y'all, when one door closes, another one opens. 

Love the support cohort! Congrats to who got in.

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Few more hours to go!

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I completely agree. I keep checking my portal daily. 

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15 hours ago, Oden said:

For the regular admission cycle, HGSE posted their decisions at 3:45p, Fri, Mar 6.  So, I think we’re looking at getting our decisions at about the same time this Friday.

Most likely this is EST rather than PST-- I am guessing? 

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The response received today to the email I sent asking if they had an admission's decision release date (same as what HGSE said over the phone as said in another post): 

Dear -----,

Thank you for your email. Decisions will be released by August 1.

Best,
HGSE Admissions

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Harvard Graduate School of Education
13 Appian Way, Cambridge MA 02138
P: 617-495-3414 F: 617-496-3577
Follow us on Twitter: @HGSE_Admissions
Follow the Admissions Blog: https://hgseadmissions.wordpress.com/

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I am guessing the 31st will be the date.

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On 7/23/2020 at 12:00 AM, reverend_doctor said:

Same to you! Are you still in Berkeley? I live in Orinda. If we both get in we should be study buddies lol. I am also applying part time, and am anxious about whether or not it is worth the $$$.

Hi! I have now relocated to Southern California. As to part-time, this was HGSE's response when I was inquiring (previous to the application deadline): 

 

Dear -----,

That's truly an individual decision based on your personal circumstances; financial aid is limited for July 2020 applicants- you can find information regarding available financial aid, the application process, and expected costs on our website.  You may want to compare the expected costs for full and part-time study to help determine what your actual costs may be.  Using a full-time tuition rate of $51,904 if you received a maximum grant of $19,000 your full-time expense for tuition would still be $32,904 (or more, depending on aid eligibility).  If you attended part-time with no grant offered, the tuition rate would be $25,952 for year one and roughly the same (although perhaps slightly higher) for year two, so at minimum your part-time tuition expense over two years could be $51,904.  You'd need to consider a variety of factors such as opportunity cost, whether you can remain employed during your studies, etc. when making an enrollment decision.  We normally advise people to apply for what's best considering their personal circumstances, because we can't guarantee or predict any particular level of financial aid until we process your aid application.

Please contact our office with additional questions and good luck!

Sincerely,

HGSE Financial Aid

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4 hours ago, art229 said:

 

I was hoping this week too haha! I called admissions the other day and they said decisions will be released by August 1st, so I'm siding with Oden that they might just be out July 31st. 

9 more anxious filled days! Keeping my fingers crossed for us all. 

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1 hour ago, Oden said:

Hi dangelykarla,

I applied to same Ed.M. Higher Ed. program as you.

Here’s a good vid about the need based aid and other info.

https://m.facebook.com/HarvardEducation/videos/299107041261278/

Oden

 

Hi Oden, 

Wonderful! Thanks, I appreciate the resources you shared. I hope we both get in the Higher Education Program!

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1 hour ago, DrPH Applicant said:

Hey, 

I applied to the online Ed.M (SSP) and received the invitation to submit financial aid application around 12:30 pm Eastern (7/17/20). It is super simple application that would take 5 minutes or less to finish. You also have to submit FAFSA separately. 

 

Also. I reached out to HGSE Financial Aid to check for applying to merit-based scholarships and broader Harvard Committee on General Scholarships. They said online Ed.M applicants are not eligible for any other scholarships besides the need-based grant. 

 

Hope this helps. 

Thank you for the information. That is unfortunate that the online Ed.M. cohort will be exempt from obtaining Harvard merit based scholarships. 

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2 hours ago, hlang said:

Hi dangelykarla!

Did you apply for the online Ed.M.? I have not received any financial aid portal sign up notice

Yes, the online Ed.M. Higher Education Program.  Anyone else? 

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1 hour ago, Dragonboat said:

Thanks for that intel -- yes, I had also recalled them mentioning that part-time students would be eligible for financial aid (and this page on the HGSE website still says so). I'm quite concerned that it seems they've changed tack... do you think it would be worth reaching out to the admissions office and clarifying if there is or isn't aid available at this point for part-time students, and/or if it would be possible to switch my application for full-time admission?

Yes, I would first contact financial aid stating that the information provided online is lacking clarity and use their response (I am assuming they will say only the 19k grant is available for full-time students) and email admissions after with the information you were provided with as your reasoning to change to full-time. I don't know if it is possible, but it is worth a try. 

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Hi!

I am glad I found this community. I recently applied for the Higher Ed Program, Ed.M. I received a financial aid portal sign up notice. Did you all? Also, I did not apply part-time because when I spoke to the financial aid office they said that part-time students would not qualify for the the 19k grant. Prior, I thought it I read that part-time would minimize the chances of obtaining the grant, but not eliminate it. Perhaps, they have narrowed the grant qualifications? I am not sure.

Good luck to all! Everyone on here seems like a wonderful applicant with great stats. As for me, I am a 3.86 GPA from UC Berkeley, have higher ed employment experience and  research experience. MY SoP and letters of recommendation are strong. 

Best wishes to you all!